History

The Model Sixteen was designed to fit the role of Service rifle for unarmored or lightly armored infantry, specifically with the SAoY in mind, it was made to use the BR-28 Series Battery Magazine as its power source, since the battery magazine is readily available.

Firing Mechanism

The first round is loaded into the action when the magazine is inserted into the magazine well. Further rounds are loaded by the cycling action during firing. Once rounds are loaded into the action, they are pulled forward by the Gauss coils and accelerated until they exit the barrel.

Weapon Mechanisms

Weapon Sight: Iron sights integrated into carry handle. Handle is also a rail mount which allows scopes to be added to the weapon.

Firing mode selector: A switch on the left side of the gun allows the firing mode to be switched.

Magazine: The Model 16 uses a 50-round quadruple-stacked box magazine, which also contains a socket for one BR-28 Series Battery Magazine or similar battery. The Battery lasts for one magazine. The Battery is released simply by pressing on it, a spring will push it partway out so it may be easily extracted. Inserting he battery magazine until it clicks locks it into place.

Anti-recoil: this Model 16's stock is built to reduce recoil in several ways. First, the Stock and barrel are inline, which reduces barrel play during extended firing. Secondly, the butt of the stock is highly padded, reducing fatigue on the firer. Finally, the Short stock includes a highly tuned coil-and-strut shock absorbing system , which absorbs much of the kick from the rifle, bringing it into easily tolerable levels for humanoids.

Other

Barrel Modules: all barrel modules twist on, then snap into place. once in place, they are then locked down by a latch in the top of the hand guard.

A Module The A module is the standard barrel and coil module, which is a 31 inch barrel with appropriately sized coil and shroud. This Barrel Module contains an RFID tag that allows the rifle to fire in 5-round Burst, Automatic, and Semi-Automatic modes when the firing mode selector is switched.

Barrel length: 31 Inches

Range: 3 KM Effective range, 5 KM maximum range

ROF: 750 RPM

Muzzle Velocity: 3,500 M/s

Recoil: Moderate to heavy

B Module The B Module is the Marksman variant barrel and Coil, they are much longer and larger, and take a long time to cycle, but give the gun considerably more stability and range. This barrel Module has an RFID tag that deactivates the burst mode and instructs the gun to reduce its ROF.

Barrel Length: 44 inches

Range: 5 KM effective range, 8.5 KM maximum range

ROF: 500 RPM

Muzzle Velocity: 5,000 M/s

Recoil: Heavy

C Module The C Module essentially turns the Model 16 into a carbine, with much shorter barrel and coils. this module contains an RFID tag that allows for 5-round burst, Automatic, and Semi-automatic fire, as well as instructs the gun to increase its ROF.

Barrel length: 16 inches

Range: 1 KM effective range, 3 KM maximum range

ROF: 1,000 RPM

Muzzle Velocity: 2,000 M/s

Recoil: Moderate

Barrel Attachments: Only the A and B modules may accept Barrel attachments. The forward Grip has attachment points for various accessories.

Bipod: a lightweight bipod can be attached to the front of the forward grip, allowing the gun to be stabilized for more accurate firing.

Flashlights: The under-barrel mounts can mount flashlights with the proper adapters.

Bayonet: The A module can allow for a bayonet to be affixed.

magazine-integrated crank charger: Within the Magazine is a hand-crank which can be popped out and used to charge the battery. It takes roughly 30 seconds to charge a single shot, so a full magazine recharge takes 25 minutes.

Field Maintenance Procedure: Wipe and clean after every mission, taking care to scrub the barrel and all moving parts. Lubrication is optional.

Scopes: The carry handle has an integrated accessory rail for the attachment of various sights.

Purchasing

The Model 16 rifle is available for individual purchase, though this may be regulated by the Yamatai Star Empire. All parts and Ammunition are free to the SAoY, and may be requisitioned by SAoY soldiers, as the Type 33 Rifle.